26/06/2026
Everyone’s talking about not walking your dog as it’s too hot. 🥵🐾 But did you know about this hidden danger….
🚨 With the intense heat we’ve had this week—and today feeling even hotter and more humid—it’s tempting to blast the garden hose to cool your pup down. But please be careful!
When dogs bite at a running hose, they can accidentally ingest massive amounts of water in a short time. This can cause Water Intoxication (hyponatremia)—a hidden, life-threatening emergency where a dog’s sodium levels crash, causing their brain and cells to swell.
How to play it safe:
💦 Don’t be tempted to sq**rt the hose directly into your dog’s mouth. The high pressure forces them to swallow too much water, too fast.
💦 Instead, play like Bucky is doing in the video! Keep the stream moving, use a gentle spray, or let them chase a sprinkler so they are catching splashes, not a high-pressure firehose.
Limit the game to short 5-to-10-minute bursts in the shade. And still not in the heat of the day when even the shade can be too hot and humid with no breeze.
If your pup ever seems bloated, lethargic, staggers, or vomits after water play, get them to an emergency vet immediately.
Keep them cool, keep it safe, and happy splashing! 🐾☀️
